Department contact:
101 Geological Sciences Building
573-882-6785

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Geology

Dual Degree programs offered with the School of Natural Resources and with the College of Engineering

Overview:
Geology is the science and study of the Earth, its composition, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it (earth sciences). The Bachelor of Science curriculum is designed to prepare students to become professional geologists in mining, petroleum, and environmental industries, geological surveys, and for entry into a graduate program in the geological sciences. The emphasis of the Bachelor of Arts curriculum is on environmental issues. It is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the geological sciences or as a degree through which the student wishes to eventually pursue careers in teaching, journalism, law, etc.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:
Any student may declare a major in Geology. Students must complete College Algebra and English 1000 with a C- or above and have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to complete a graduation plan with the College of Arts & Science.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0
Specifically required non-major courses for the BA degree:
Chemistry 1320, 1330
Physics 1210
Math 1400 & 2100 or Statistics 2530
Biology 1010 & 1020 or 1060 or 1100 or 1200
Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Chemistry 1320, 1330
Physics 1210 & 1220 or 2750 & 2760
Math 1500, 1700

Computer Science programming course
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Engineering, Environmental Geology, Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences
Department Website:
http://geology.missouri.edu

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